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Soccermatics

Mathematical Adventures in the Beautiful Game Pro-Edition
By David Sumpter
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Soccermatics by David Sumpter explores the fascinating intersection of mathematics and football, revealing how numbers influence every aspect of the game. Through engaging examples and accessible analysis, the book demonstrates how mathematical principles underpin everything from team formations to strategic decisions on the pitch. This intriguing read is perfect for those curious about the hidden mechanics that make the world's favourite sport tick.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intersection of mathematics and football. It delves into the patterns and principles that govern the beautiful game, presenting complex statistical and mathematical concepts in an engaging and accessible way. Football enthusiasts and science lovers alike will appreciate how it reveals the hidden logic behind every match.

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Soccermatics

Soccer as you have never viewed it before--an eye-opening presentation of the world's favorite sport.

New and expanded pro-edition looking at mathematics and football – together they are much more than just a game

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'Football looked at in a very different way' Pat Nevin, former Chelsea and Everton star and football media analyst

Football – the most mathematical of sports. From shot statistics and league tables to the geometry of passing and managerial strategy, the modern game is filled with numbers, patterns, and shapes. How do we make sense of them? The answer lies in the mathematical models applied in biology, physics, and economics.

Soccermatics brings football and mathematics together in a mind-bending synthesis, using numbers to help reveal the inner workings of the beautiful game.

This new and expanded edition analyses the current big-name players and teams using mathematics, and meets the professionals working inside football who use numbers and statistics to boost performance.

Welcome to the world of mathematical modelling, expressed brilliantly by David Sumpter through the prism of football. No matter who you follow – from your local non-league side to the big boys of the Premiership, La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A, or the MLS – you'll be amazed at what mathematics has to teach us about the world's favourite sport.

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Soccermatics by David Sumpter is praised for its compelling blend of mathematics and football, offering fresh perspectives on the sport. It is described as a football enthusiast's dream, revealing intriguing patterns and structures within the game. The book is noted for being highly readable and insightful, appealing to both football fans and those interested in mathematics in an original and entertaining manner.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472924148

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Sigma

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 324.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

David Sumpter is Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Uppsala, Sweden. Born in London but raised in Scotland, he completed his doctorate in Mathematics at Manchester, and was a Royal Society Research Fellow in Oxford before heading to Sweden.

David’s research has shown how mathemtiacs can be applied ot anything and everything, and in particular to social behaviour. An incomplete list of his research projects includes: pigeons flying in pairs over Oxford; clapping undergraduate students in the north of England; swarms of locusts traveling across the Sahara; disease spread in remote Ugandan villages; the gaze of London commuters; and the tubular structures built by Japanese amoebae.

In his spare time, he exploits his mathematical expertise in training a successful under-tens football team, Uppsala IF P05. David is a Liverpool supporter with a lifelong affection for Dunfermline Athletic.

collective-behavior.com / @soccermatics

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